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584 DPW

2003 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Polo64,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration584 DPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 73,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorating.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators and perishing.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,017 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S anti roll bar link gaiters deteriorating.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Has slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators and perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,898 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing.

Offside Front Indicator pale

Rear Axle beam corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged -- Recommend attention. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing slightly.

Offside Front Indicator pale.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,236 miles

Front number plate damaged -- recommend attention

N/S Track-rod end dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing , with slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator pale

Fail 16 Oct 2020 65,215 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate damaged -- recommend attention

N/S Track-rod end dust cover perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing , with slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator pale

Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,411 miles

Front number plate damaged -- RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has side wall damage and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and perishing--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake application / release uneven 28% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,210 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing slightly , with slight wall damage

O/S/F indicator slightly pale

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Front number plate damaged -- recommend attention

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Front number plate damaged -- recommend attention

N/S/R tyre perishing slightly , with slight wall damage

O/S/F indicator slightly pale

Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,903 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R --adult seatbelt not tested

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 12 Apr 2014 43,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 41,089 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing Slightly

Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre side wall damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2011 35,638 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Perishing

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Getting Low

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,638 miles

Auxillary Drive Belt Perishing

Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--Limited View

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn--Pads Getting Low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 29,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,445 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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584 DPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 64,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 584 DPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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584 DPW is a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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